Includes bibliographical references and index

Preface: Merging message, electoral, and organizational strategies / Matthew R. Kerbel -- Getting off the road to nowhere / E.J. Dionne -- Explaining Bush's victory in 2004 (it's terrorism, stupid!) / Alan I. Abramowitz -- Moving beyond the gender gap / Anna Greenberg -- Solving the values dilemma / John Kenneth White -- Seeking the common good / Jim Wallis -- Crafting policy and message / John Podesta and John Halpin -- Closing the 527 loophole / Craig Holman -- Communicating a progressive philosophy / George Lakoff -- Teaching progressives to "speak American" / David Kusnet -- Fire the consulants! / Amy Sullivan -- Powering up Internet campaigns / Zephyr Teachout -- Blogging for political change / Chris Bowers -- Conclusion: Blueprint for a progressive era / Matthew R. Kerbel -- Taking action: talk back and fight back!

A collection of essays reviews the Bush agenda over the last four years and provides advice for Democrats and progressives on promoting a political platform that addresses such issues as the deficit, terrorism, health care, energy, and taxes

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